Learning & Development Lead

Liebherr Australia Pty Ltd; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus leave days

Parental leave

Comprehensive training programs

Job summary

Liebherr-Australia Pty. Ltd. is seeking a Learning & Development Lead to shape and implement learning strategy across Australia and New Zealand.

You will partner with leaders to close skills gaps, design and deliver programs across classroom, digital and blended formats, and lead a team of L&D specialists focused on capability development. You will drive early careers and apprenticeship initiatives, measure program effectiveness and report on outcomes to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10–15 years in Learning & Development.
• Experience leading learning strategy and capability initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional design.

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive the Learning & Development strategy to build capability across the organisation.
• Partner with leaders to identify skills gaps and translate business needs into effective learning solutions.
• Lead the design, development and continuous improvement of learning programs across classroom, digital and blended environments.
• Manage and develop a team of Learning & Development specialists with coaching and leadership.
• Oversee early careers and apprenticeship programs, ensuring strong outcomes and talent pipeline development.
• Measure learning effectiveness, report on outcomes and drive continuous improvement through data and feedback.

Skills

Learning strategy

Staff leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Instructional design

LMS experience

Team management

Adult learning

Capability initiatives

Education

Bachelor’s or higher in HR/Education/Organisational Psychology

Tools

LMS platforms

Vendor management

Job description

Liebherr-Australia Pty. Ltd. is part of the Liebherr Group, which employs more than 50,000 people, in over 140 companies and 50 countries on every continent. Liebherr's decades of experience, knowledge, and dedication to the highest quality and most reliable technologies make Liebherr a respected leader and a trustworthy partner to industry.

Liebherr-Australia is responsible for selling and servicing earthmoving machines, mining machines, mobile cranes, tower cranes, maritime cranes as well as deep foundation machines throughout Australia and New Zealand. Though the company's 20-hectare head office complex is based in Adelaide, Australia, the commitment to, and support of, New Zealand customers is unwavering.

About the Role:

Join a business that is committed to developing its people and building capability for the future. As the Learning & Development Lead, you'll have the opportunity to shape learning strategy, influence organisational performance, and lead programs that support employees at every stage of their career. Working closely with leaders across Australia and New Zealand, you'll play a key role in creating a culture of continuous learning and development.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and drive the Learning & Development strategy to build capability across the organisation.
• Partner with leaders to identify skills gaps and translate business needs into effective learning solutions.
• Lead the design, development and continuous improvement of learning programs across classroom, digital and blended learning environments.
• Manage and develop a team of Learning & Development specialists, providing coaching, guidance and leadership.
• Oversee early careers and apprenticeship programs, ensuring strong outcomes, compliance and talent pipeline development.
• Measure learning effectiveness, report on outcomes, and drive continuous improvement through data and feedback.

Skills & Experience:

• A minimum of 10-15 years experience in the Learning and Development sector.
• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Education, Organisational Psychology, or related discipline.
• Proven experience in Learning & Development, including experience leading learning strategy and capability initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design, and training needs analysis methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to design, implement and evaluate learning programs, including measuring effectiveness and business impact.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS), digital learning platforms, and external training providers.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, coaching and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and build capability across a diverse organisation.

Our Offer:

At Liebherr, we value your well-being. We offer a culture of recognition and reward, celebrating your contributions and ensuring you feel valued.

You’ll have access to generous benefits like retail and medical insurance discounts, bonus leave days, parental leave, and comprehensive training programs, fostering your personal and professional growth.

Diversity and Inclusion:

Diversity and inclusion sit at the heart of the Liebherr Group's Core Values.

We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the communities in which we live, work and operate. Our culture thrives on mutual respect, teamwork and diversity of thought in the workplace

Culture:

We are dedicated to seeing our employees work together in an environment that fosters the true meaning of collaboration; a culture that creates the highest quality, cutting-edge products, long-lasting relationships, and improved organisational and individual capabilities. We aim to give our employees an opportunity to grow and develop their careers.

PLEASE NOTE:

Applicants successful in progressing past interview stage will be required to undergo a pre-employment process including National Police Clearance and Medical Screening process which includes drug and alcohol testing.

Applicants Please Note:

Liebherr has not engaged any recruitment agency or other third party for the recruitment of this role.

Liebherr is a global family-owned company known for its innovation and cutting-edge technology. While it’s one of the largest construction equipment manufacturers in the world, Liebherr’s reach extends far beyond, offering high-quality products and services across various industries.

Liebherr-Australia began in 1981, establishing its head office on a 20-hectare site in Adelaide, South Australia. With over 1,700 employees and 14 branches across Australia and New Zealand, we offer support for mining and earthmoving equipment, mobile and crawler cranes, offshore cranes, tower cranes, deep foundation machines, and components.

Liebherr is a global family-owned company known for its innovation and cutting-edge technology. While it’s one of the largest construction equipment manufacturers in the world, Liebherr’s reach extends far beyond, offering high-quality products and services across various industries.

Liebherr-Australia began in 1981, establishing its head office on a 20-hectare site in Adelaide, South Australia. With over 1,700 employees and 14 branches across Australia and New Zealand, we offer support for mining and earthmoving equipment, mobile and crawler cranes, offshore cranes, tower cranes, deep foundation machines, and components.